Family Ties (1982)

S4E1 The Real Thing (1)

Alex devises a foolproof, albeit completely unromantic, strategy to find the girl of his dreams by choosing one from the freshman directory photos. He settles on Tricia, who appears to meet all his criteria. However, things take an unexpected turn when he finds himself drawn to her roommate, Ellen. Their mutual dislike is immediate, yet for reasons he can’t quite understand, Alex can’t stop thinking about her.